Cupid's Arrow

Hope everyone is having another grand day today.  I created another Valentinesque card today, but decided in the final hours that adding heart grommets and a ribbon would make the perfect girly sign to hang in my (craft) walk-in closet. To create this card/sign I used products from my four favorite companies Art Glitter, Penny Black, SpellBinders & Copics.  As the old adage says, pictures speak louder than words.  Hope you enjoy.

 

I began my card with stamping Penny Black stamps' adorable kitty image, "Cupid At Work." and the lovely heart stamp, "Beau-Tied Heart". http://www.pbstamps.com   http://pennyblackinc.com

 

 

The lovely red cardstock is from Bazzill. I'm not sure which company made the red heart mulberry paper I used. 

 

 

 

 

 

The white Die-Cut that is framing our lovely kitty is from SpellBinders called "Persian Motifs" http://www.ajscrapbookessentials.com/Persian_Motifs_p/s5-079.htm  I love the versatility of this die and have used it for many of my creations. But, I think the SpellBinders Die that I come back to time and time again is The Grand Labels Four. 

http://www.ajscrapbookessentials.com/Grand_Labels_Four_p/slf-190.htm

 

Copics I used: http://www.dickblick.com/products/copic-sketch-markers YR21,YR23 & YR24 for the kitty's fur and the 0 Colorless Blender to keep his tummy white.
I used R32 for the kitty's nose and R22 for his cheeks.
I used R20, R21, R22, R24, R27, R29, R32, R35, R37 & R39 for the Hearts.

 

 

 

The ribbon I used for my sign is from The Heritage Ribbon Set by HOTP (Hot Off The Press) these and more lovely ribbons and scrapbook supplies can be found at PaperWishes.com http://www.paperwishes.com/products/5109100

 Product Review: I finally learned how to use my crop-a-dile when I was at CHA this year.  It is a great tool.  I was able to punch holes through thick cardstock, and set the heart eyelets I used for this product very easily. Now that I know how to use it. I'm happy to say it won't be sitting on my shelf unused anymore.  

 

 

Close up of the kitty and the luscious glitter. 

 

 I love that I can get very fine lines with Art Glitter's UltraFine Metal tip.  http://www.artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm I used the Art Glittering Technique that in essence makes a rainbow with your glitter.  If you haven't seen it yet or even if you have, Barb Trombley, the creator of Art Glitter, has a wonderful video on youtube demonstrating this technique. It opens up a whole new avenue for creativity with Art Glitter. Here's the link to Barb's video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26OOtrGdniQ

 

I used Art Glitter's Designer Dries Clear as my adhesive. And the UltraFine Metal Tip.

http://www.artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm

FYI, after the glitter dries (usually I wait a few hours or until the next day) I use a used dryer sheet to burnish the glitter.  It removes any glitter that is not adhered to the adhesive and creates a very neat look.  I will be doing that tomorrow.

 

 

http://www.artglitter.com/retail/glitterpages/ruored.htm

I used Art Glitter's Ultrafine Opaque in True Red for the hearts, the bow & quiver and the outside borders.

       I used Art Glitter's Ultrafine Transparent in Melone for the hearts, and the bow & quiver.

 

http://www.artglitter.com/retail/glitterpages/rutroy.htm

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

I used Art Glitter's Ultrafine Transparent in Hot Kiss for the hearts, and the bow & quiver.

 

http://www.artglitter.com/retail/glitterpages/rutpink.htm

 

 

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 I used Art Glitter's MicroFine Transparent in Tangerine for the Heart Ruffle.

 

http://www.artglitter.com/retail/glitterpages/rmft.htm

 

 

I used Art Glitter's MicroFine Transparent in Fair for another Heart Ruffle.

 

http://www.artglitter.com/retail/glitterpages/rmft.htm

Thanks for stopping by.  If there is any technique that you would like to see more of, or you have questions about products. Please send me an email or reply to this post.  I'm happy to help.

Here's a sneak peek of the next blog post......I will be showing how to use Copics over your Art Glitter and how your Copic shading can be seen under Art Glitter.